Vatco Consulting Services
Buy a Ready-Made Shelf Company & Start Trading Today
Fast-track your business launch with a fully registered shelf company. Quick setup. Full support. Documents included.
Providing Quality Services
with Experienced Consultants
1. Schedule A Consultation
Visit our website and schedule a consultation with one of our experienced accountants.
2. Discuss Your Financial Goals
Our team will sit down with you to discuss your financial needs and goals, and develop a customized plan to achieve them.
3. Watch Your Business Thrive
We’ll work with you to implement the plan and ensure that your business is thriving financially.
Contact us at the Vatco nearest to you or submit a business inquiry below.
What Is a Shelf Company?
A shelf company is a business entity that’s been legally registered but has never traded. It’s created in advance and kept “on the shelf” until someone wants to buy it. Once purchased, the buyer can update its details (like name and directors) and begin operating right away.
Basic shelf companies are ideal for entrepreneurs who:
Need to fast-track compliance
Want a business with an older registration date
Need a registered company for tender applications, funding, or contract work
What’s Included When You Buy a Shelf Company?
✅ A registered (Pty) Ltd company number
✅ Company registration certificate (COR14.3)
✅ Founding documents (MOI)
✅ CIPC registration date (backdated)
✅ Director amendments (to add you or your team)
✅ Name change (if needed)
✅ Free business advisory session with Vatco
Benefits of Buying a Shelf Company
⚡ Speed: You get a CIPC-registered company without waiting
📅 Older Registration Date: Looks more established for tenders or funding
✅ Compliance: Comes with required documents and legal setup
🧾 Tender-Ready: Can be combined with VAT/customs for tender qualification
Step-by-Step: How Vatco Delivers Your Shelf Company
Choose a Shelf Company: Select from our list of available entities
Amendment Process: We update directors, company name, and registered address
Document Delivery: You receive a full digital pack of all CIPC documents
Add-ons (Optional): Request VAT, customs code, bank account setup, or tax registration
What Documents Are Needed?
Your ID copy and proof of address
Names and IDs of additional directors (if applicable)
Preferred new name (if you want a name change)
Signed mandate forms (we’ll send them to you)
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Basic Shelf Companies
What does a shelf company do?
A shelf company lets you start trading immediately without having to go through the registration process from scratch.
How to identify a shelf company?
It’s a registered business with no trading history. It may have an older registration number and can be legally transferred to a new owner.
What is another name for a shelf company?
It’s also called a “ready-made company” or “aged company.”
What are the disadvantages of a shelf company?
You may need to pay more for an older entity. Some third parties may still require proof of actual business activity.
How to create a shelf company?
It involves registering a company through CIPC without starting trade, and maintaining its compliance until sold.
What can you do with a shelf corporation?
Use it to apply for tenders, open a business bank account, or present a more established brand to investors.
